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Roberto Maria2017-06-14T00:00:00Z

We had a lovely stay at Rossella's house! We were 4 couples, 3 singles and a baby visiting Toscana for a week and the house suited us perfect. The pool and patio outside was great. It's in the countryside, quit and relaxing.

Villa Ametista is a delightful detached villa situated in the hills near Casciana Terme with beautiful views of rolling Tuscan hills for miles around. It has a large garden with lawns, fenced all round, a lovely private swimming pool for relaxing and admiring the breathtaking panorama and pergola patio and a veranda for sitting and dining al fresco. The villa is furnished in a homely country Tuscan style, and fitted with all modern comforts.
Villa Ametista is on two levels and has air conditioning in all the bedrooms. It is furnished in typical Tuscan country style with terracotta and tiled floors. It has two separate entrances. One on the lower floor, where there is a bathroom with a hydro-massage shower and washing machine, a spacious living area with comfortable settees, situated next to a smaller sitting room with settee (which can convert to a double bed if necessary), a lovely stone fireplace and satellite television, a large dining area with table and chairs and a fully equipped kitchen which opens out onto a charming paved pergola patio and veranda, furnished with delightful living and dining garden furniture overlooking the garden, perfect for meals al fresco. Stairs lead to the upper floor.
The second and main entrance, has steps going up to the first floor from the outside, where there is a comfortable sitting area with settee and armchairs, a fully equipped smaller kitchen with table and chairs. Three bright spacious double bedrooms, each one with patio doors opening out onto a lovely covered terrace with bamboo style coffee table and chairs ideal for relaxing al fresco and admiring the stunning surrounding scenery, a bathroom with bathtub and hydro-massage shower.
Villa Ametista is surrounded by its enormous and beautifully kept garden with lawns. A fabulous pergola patio equipped with charming wooden table and chairs perfect for dining al fresco and a veranda with a comfortable sitting area, ideal for relaxing and enjoying the essence of the countryside whilst sipping an aperitif .The charming stone built barbecue is perfect for roasting the local meat and the wood-fired oven for baking pizzas. Close by, in the grounds is a wonderfully large swimming pool (4m x 9m) surrounded by beautiful green lawns, with sun beds, deckchairs and sun umbrellas to relax in and admire the captivating views of the rolling hills.

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Superb 800 Villa finely restored, Tuscan terracotta and wooden floors. Outdoor dining table for 20 people covered with 80 square meters. tents; Five bedrooms, one with a beautiful Jacuzzi tub, shower, walk-in closet, hallway and master bedroom with air-conditioned 50 sqm. It can accommodate up to 12 people. Externally, the pool of 6x12m with sun loungers excellent value, immersed in a 9000 m² garden. In addition to the rooftop terrace and barbecue.

The accommodation can sleep up to 12 people. The villa consists of 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. The finishes are of great value. Outside there is a swimming pool, terrace, loggia, barbecue and pizza oven. All immersed in a park of 9,000 square meters. The house is completely independent and all at your disposal.

Matteo and his father Brunello have been incredibly nice. We were welcomed upon arrival with a glass of Prosecco and we had the full tour of the house which was very clean and beautiful in an incredible setting in a small town of Tuscany. The house is a block away from a delightful natural thermal bath for swimming and health. They recommended great restaurants and places to visit. The rooms are spacious with beautiful sheets. We had several fabulous meals on the front terrace overlooking the gorgeous rolling hills.

Luc2015-07-30T00:00:00Z

Just wonderful

Andreas2017-07-19T00:00:00Z

I was glad to stay in ancient villa. I have never stayed in such an interesting place. A lot of bedrooms for two families. Owners (Matteo and his father) are really kind. The garden was fascinating! There were a lot of hand-made things which were made more than 100 years ago. Comfortable beds were great! We will be glad if piano could work well because we had two people who could play it.

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Stunning villa on the Tuscan hills with swimming pool, tennis court and enclosed park with old oaks with a nice view of the medicean medieval Lari's castle.

Villa di Cara is located in pleasant position with a lovely view of the Tuscan hills including the castle of Lari and the plains where the city of Pisa is placed. The property is composeda main villa and a dependence besides a swimming pool, a tennis court and an old oaks park.
Main Villa
The ground floor of the main villa includes the foyer, a living room, two small offices,a kitchen, a dinette, an informal dining room, a formal dining room,a day-use restroom and a laundry room while on the first floor are located five the bedroomswithbathroom and a TV room. Another bedroom with its own bathroom is located on the second floor.
Dépendance
The dépendance, located next to the main villa, is composed by the living room, the kitchen and two bedrooms both with bathroom.
Swimming pool
The swimming pool is located right in front of the main villa and is equipped with a dedicated changing room with showers and restroom.
Tennis court
The tennis court is located in the old oak tree park of the villa and is equipped with a dedicated changing room with showers and restroom.
Old oaks park and “bocce” court
The property includes an enclosed old oaks park and a court used for an ancient, but still played, game called “bocce”.

Villa di Cara is located just 5 minutes walking from the medieval town of Lari where you can find several shops such as grocery store, boutiques, coffee shop, restaurants, ice-cream shop, barber shop, pharmacy and the factory of the award-winning handmade “Pasta Martelli”.

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'San Luigi' is a villa for rent which measures approximately 450 sq mt and hosts 20 people in 4 double bedrooms and 6 twin bedded rooms, each with a private bathroom with shower, bath or jacuzzi. The villa is surrounded by a large, completely fenced-in garden, characterised by a natural meadow, where are located the private swimming pool, the barbecue with wood oven, a large loggia with tables and the car park. The bedrooms and living room have air conditioning. Wi-Fi Internet is available.

The San Luigi villa for rent is part of a large farm that makes prestigious wine, located in the hills near Pisa and Volterra; rising above the valley and surrounded by wood groves, vineyards and wheat and sunflower fields.
The Tuscany villa rental, of approximately 450 square meters, was completely renovated in 2013 and is equipped with all the comforts necessary to make your holiday comfortable and relaxing, an ideal solution for large groups of friends who want to spend a holiday together in the peacefulness of the Tuscan countryside. It is also perfect for ceremonies or group reunions. Whereas, if you also simply enjoy the sweetness of doing nothing, all you have to do is lie down on the lawn or on the edge of the swimming pool and watch the blue sky.
The villa is surrounded by a large, completely fenced-in garden, characterised by a large natural meadow where you also find the swimming pool, which measures 7x15 metres, barbecue and wood oven, garden furniture and a large car park. A large loggia with tables is situated on the side of the swimming pool and allows you to enjoy dining outdoors. The bedrooms and living room have air conditioning. Wi-Fi Internet is available. Comfortable furnishings with some period pieces.
On the ground floor (this floor is characterised by vaulted ceilings with brick arches):
- large living room with an artistic fireplace (satellite TV)
- dining room
- large well-equipped kitchen (freezer, oven, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher, toaster, American coffee maker)
- 1 twin bedded room with bathroom with shower
- 1 twin bedded room with bathroom with shower
- 1 WC.
Direct access from the ground floor to the loggia and the swimming pool.
On the first floor:
- 4 beautiful double bedrooms (2 of which with bathroom with jacuzzi bath, 1 with bathroom with bath and 1 with bathroom with shower)
- 4 twin bedded rooms all with bathroom with shower.
All of the bedrooms have windows that overlook the countryside, offering a pleasant feeling of peacefulness. From the corridor you can access a pleasant covered terrace.

The property is part of a large animal reserve (no hunting), therefore it is quite normal to see deer, pheasants and wild hares peacefully roaming through the fields in the late afternoon and evenings. In the middle of the property stands the Morrona Abbey, whose origins date back to 1000. For those who love exploring the cities of art, you can easily reach Pisa, Volterra and Lucca. You can also easily reach the port of Livorno with ferries to the Tuscan archipelago islands.

One of my best Airbnb experiences ! We really loved "Bozzanino" house. The house was clean with rustic decoration wich gives some charm . Pictures does not justify how beautiful is the panorama of the landscape of tuscany . It's really amazing. The location is great: only 35 minutes from Pisa and 1 hour from Firenza . So, we really enjoyed our stay and i recommend this house to 200%.

isabelle2017-05-26T00:00:00Z

Great house!

Mikyla2017-05-12T00:00:00Z

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“ GREEN “ TUSCANY IN ALL ITS HISTORICAL AND COUNTRYSIDE APPEAL:
OUR PLUS :
-Optimal location and accessibility, near Pisa airport, near the sea and at the same time in the heart of Tuscany, with all its jewels nearby.
-Exceptional environment and superb panorama, between two charming villages, on top of a hill, with a 360° view on the north to the mountains, on the south until the hills of Volterra
-Sumptuous decoration and charm of a family home; we live there part of the year and welcome you in our home, each furniture, each object, each work of art has been choosen with care and love, from the frescoes of the walls to the statues in the garden.
-‘Farniente’, epicurean pleasure, wines and gastronomy. A convivial paradise inside and out, on the terraces or under the pergolas of wisteria and vine
-World-class equipment and services (bed bath and table linen provided)
-All inclusive rates: no extra, no hidden cost (often several hundred euros in other Italian rentings.
Villa IN VOLO offers two independant rental units, which can be rented
together (IN VOLO) or
separately (BALCONE DELLA VITA & VITA NOVA)
The two units have their private access to the garden and the pool,
each has a private terrace and a pergola under vine and wisteria.
We lease IN VOLO by the week. However, don’t hesitate to consult with us on specific requests.
VITA NOVA (100 m2) occupies the ground level:
- A vast living room (50 m2) with lounge and dining room; the lounge includes a sofa, which can be transformed into 1 or 2 (real not folding) beds; this part can be isolated as an alcove by a 7 pannel screen;
- A completely equipped almost professional kitchen (5 gas fires, 4 microwave and traditional ovens, 2 sinks, refrigerator, dishwasher, expresso coffee machine, boiler, juice extractor, toaster…
- Toilets with washbasin;
- A large (35m2) master bedroom with king bed, en suite bathroom with marble bathtub and washbasin, separate shower, bidet and private toilets;
- A big privative outside terrace under a pergola of vine of grape-strawberry (50 m2), with hammock and outside furniture;
- Access to the swimming pool (14 x 4 m; 56 m2) and the garden.
BALCONE DELLA VITA (170 m2) occupies two levels:
Garden level:
- A vast living room (50 m2) with lounge, dining room and a richly equipped kitchen. The kitchen includes oven, refrigerator with freezer, dish-washer, expresso coffee machine, boiler, juice extractor, toaster… The large traditional fireplace and its roasting spit will provide great winter pleasures; you can cook poultry, roast a young boar or grill chestnuts.The lounge includes a sofa that could be used for sleeping
- A room with queen bed (160 x 200 cm)
- A private bathroom with bathtub, washbasin, bidet and toilets
- A service area with washing machine, sink, ironing board and steam iron
- A private outside deck-terrace (20 m2) giving access to a pergola (25 m2) of wisteria and vine, also private
- Access to the swimming pool (14 x 4 m; 56 m2), with its waterfall, seats and sunbathing beds.
First floor:
- A suite including two rooms with a split king bed and a split queen bed that can turn to twins, a dressing room and a bathroom with shower, washbasin and toilets; please note that the second (mansard-roofed) room of the suite is accessible only through the first one, perfect for a children room
- A master bedroom with a split king bed that can turn to twins, decorated with frescos
- And a bathroom with bathtub, shower, washbasin, bidet and toilets.
The garden offers numerous original places to enjoy intimacy and peace, the panoramic view or the swimming pool: "la striccia" (the strip) and its jasmine arbor for reading, "the boudoir" hidden behind the hedge for lovers, the lounge under the plane tree, the fountain of the three kids, the quartet of angels, the beach, the well…
Fulfilling an old dream of Tuscany,we put all our heart in restoring and decorating this 17th century house to make it the ideal stayin an exceptional surrounding where one can still perceivein the wealth of rural life the presence of middle ages and renaissance. BALCONE DELLA VITA is decorated with antiques and traditional objects, which vent the rural life and the Tuscan products, with works of contemporary artists and murals, which reproduce works by Pre-Raphaelite and symbolist painters.
In the heart of “ green Tuscany “,ideally located for your vacation in the pisan hills, the classified villa is near the sea,the mountains and the most important tourist and cultural cities of Tuscany: Pisa, Lucca, Florence, Versilia and the « Cinque terre », the Maremma and Tuscan Riviera, Voltera, San Geminiano, Sienna…
Near Pisa, between the medieval villages of Cevoli (800 m) and Lari (1200 m), perched at the top of a hill, the villa offers a gorgeous panoramic view on the hills and countryside, to the South, until the hills of Voltera, to the North up to the snows of the highest summits of Apennine. From the house, on a clear night you can see up to twenty villages.
During summer, this part of Tuscany enjoys a nice sea breeze that cools the heath of the sun. Under the arbour and pergolas, or by the pool, the villa and its environment call to the Epicureans pleasures: idleness (the famous Italian “farniente”), gastronomy and oenology, balneotherapy and body care, discovery of the rural life, sports (swimming, equitation, tennis, trekking and bike riding).
All year round, it is the ideal base to investigateall the natural, historic and cultural resources of Tuscany: countryside, sea, mountain, cities and villages with the richest heritage and tops-places of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance when the region was the centre of the world and inventing modern times.
In the winter, the ski resorts of the Apennine (Abetone at 1388 m) are in a cable's length and allow to associate mountain skiing, tourism andlong evenings by the fire-place grilling chestnuts.
« Green Tuscany » is the richest and the most varied part of this wonderful region. We are waiting for you !
Some strong points :
The two main airports of Tuscany serve the villa: Pisa specialised "low cost" (Ryanair, EasyJet), 25 min away and Florence, 50 min away.
The sea is 30 min away (the beaches of Livorno) or 40 / 45 min away (the creeks of the ledge between Livorno and Castiglioncello and the sandy beaches from Rossignano to Cecina).
Florence is less than an hour away. Lucca and its fortifications in typical Vauban’style are 45 min away. In the Southeast, the Etruscan and/or medieval jewels that are Voltera, Certaldo, San Geminiano and Sienna are distant from 30 to 60 min).
The municipality of Lari is near the villages of Ponsacco (6 km) and Pontedera (10 km) where you will find all the trades. Shopping can be made in Lari (1,2 km) and in La Capanina (Cevoli) where there is a small supermarket. Lari hosts the famous pasta workshop «Martelli», to be visited. The village is dominated by a medicean castle.
Casciana Terme (adjoining municipality) has a spa and hydropathical establishment, which proposes hot springs and body care. Its waters are renowned for the treatment of the digestive, vascular and respiratory functions.
The village is on "the wine trail" of Tuscany; Terricciola (another adjoining municipality) is well known for its wine production, a selection of the best vintage wines of which we propose you at the villa. For the amateurs, our immediate neighbour is an oenologist of international reputation.
Distances :
Paris : 1105 km Florence : 75 km Livorno : 40 km
Rome : 350 km Sienna : 90 km Viareggio : 60 km
Milan : 315 km Lucca : 45 km San Gemignano : 50 km
Venise : 315 km Pisa : 30 k(URL HIDDEN)Abetone : 115 km
A few events and places of interest around the villa:
In Pisa, the tower, the cathedral, the baptistery and the «Campo Santo»
One of the most spectacular and beautiful architectural site in the world. A must.
Lucca music festival
A famous venue for rock groups and singers
Florence musical spring
Operas, ballets, classical concerts all year long (as its title does not say), in the city theatres, with the most famous artistes.
The cherry fair in Lari - June
Lari is called “ the cherry city “ and the fair is a pretext to many cultural and musical events: exhibitions, theatre plays, concerts…
The Piaggio museum in Pontedera
The famous brand presents all its products: scooters, vespa, tricycles, through the history of the company. So typicaly italian!
Andrea Bocelli Concerts in Lajatico - July
In his native city, a few miles from the villa, the famous tenor gives recitals in a wonderful roman theatre.
Collinarea Festival (Lari, Palaia, Ponsacco, Casciana Terme) - july
In the street of these four villages, many shows, convivial diners, and concerts, all month long.
Puccini Festival (Viareggio) - July/August
In Torre del Lago Puccini on the shore of lake Massaciuccoli near Viareggio; the opera shows take place in the brand new open air theatre (3.200 seats), near by the Villa-Museum Puccini where the composer lived and worked during almost 30 years. The Puccini Festival in Torre del Lago is the only festival in the world, which is exclusively dedicated to the works of the great master Giacomo Puccini.
Anima Mundi Festival in Pisa - September
This festival of sacred music gathers large choirs and international artists. Many concerts are given in the cathedral (Duomo) and on Piazza dei Miracoli.
Festival Volterrateatro - juillet
In Volterra in the Piazza and in the medieval jail, an international festival which allies tradition and vanguard.
The Palio in Sienna – July 2 & August 16
« The » big event in Sienna, the Palio is a horse race between horsemen of the different quarters (contrade) of the city, which takes place in Piazza del Campo. Spectacular and thrilling!

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A beautifully restored, 130-year old 2 level Tuscan villa perched on a hilltop, with views over the charming village of Lari, close to Pisa. This lovely four bedroom villa, in the heart of Tuscany, has a secluded rustic swimming pool, a tennis court, a romantic gazebo seating eight with breathtaking panoramic views - where you can watch glorious sunsets with a glass of Prosecco -barbecues, all on large terraced grounds with olive trees, surrounded by a small forest.

You will love this beautiful historic 130-year-old 2 level Tuscan villa/farmhouse of 250 square meters. The villa is perched on a hilltop, with views over the charming village of Lari and its medieval castle. It is in the heart of Tuscany, a 20 minute drive from Pisa, with a swimming pool, a tennis court, olive trees, and a romantic gazebo seating eight with breathtaking panoramic views - where you can watch glorious sunsets with a glass of Prosecco - barbecues, all on large terraced grounds with olive trees, surrounded by a small forest.
A 400-meter gravel road is an approach to the entrance with an electric gate. A Siena-red road lined with Cyprus trees leads to the house sitting on about 2 hectares of landscaped undulating land full of wildflowers, fruit trees, and herbs, all available to you.
The ground floor is an open space with original arches and high ceilings: a large living room with antique pieces mixed with contemporary furnishings, a den with a flat screen TV and a fireplace, a dining room seating eight, a large kitchen with the best appliances including dishwasher, a walk-in pantry and a stunning bathroom with a marble sink.
Original stone stairs lead upstairs to four bedrooms: a large master bedroom with a queen size bed, a second bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and queen size bed. You have a choice of two single beds or one double in the third bedroom. The fourth bedroom has a double bed and a terrace with a view of Lari. The third bathroom has blue hand-made tiles is just outside the bedrooms. The house has 3 satellite TV and WiFi internet in all rooms. The small external laundry room has a high-end washer and dryer.
The patio in front is a great place for breakfast or drinks under the large umbrella, and around the corner, the garden has a large oak wood table with bench style seating for twelve or more with a barbecue nearby. Behind the house is a pond with space for croquet and badminton (equipment provided) and higher up, on top, the gazebo with breathtaking panoramic views. The uniquely positioned secluded swimming pool is also on top and a rustic pool house nearby with kitchen, fridge, coffee maker and a second barbecue at the edge of a small forest, which is part of the property. Once you are up there, you will just want to stay.
Below the house is the private tennis court. Racquets and balls are provided.
Everything is provided, like sheets, towels, hairdryers, shower gel, washing powder, etc.
Centrally located in Tuscany, it is close to all amenities, 20 minutes from Pisa airport, 45 minutes from Florence, 30 minutes from Lucca and 40 minutes from the beaches of Forte dei Marmi and Viareggio.
I used to be in the film business and many of my actor friends from Hollywood visited me – they thought this place was Paradise.
There are lots of concerts nearby: Lucca Music Festival, Pistoia Blues Festival, the Puccini Festival, etc. and I would be happy to assist with where and when.
Car hire is recommended.

We had a fabulous stay in Andrew's house. The house itself is well appointed with a big kitchen, comfy living room and garden. The bedrooms and bathrooms are all in good condition. The sofa beds in some bedrooms are not as comfortable, though. The main bonus is the outdoor areas - there is some immediate seating just outside the kitchen, but up the hill in the back there is a large table and chairs with panoramic views round the countryside to dine and watch the sunset. The pool is a little small and makeshift but still works. The polite caretaker met us on arrival and departure, plus Andrew prepared a list of essentials and nearby recommendations that were excellent. Lari itself is a quaint hilltop village with all the essentials, interesting history and good, local Italian vibe. Access from Pisa airport was simple and the drive to other towns (Volterra/Siena/Florence) do not take too long and pass through pleasant locations. Overall, a lovely stay that we could enjoy again.